How China and Russia support Iran militarily during latest war to inflict damage on the US and Gulf States

Is the Cold War really over?

"... Russia is supporting Iranian efforts to rebuild Iran’s military capabilities during the ceasefire period. The New York Times, citing US officials, reported that Russia is sending drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea to help Iran rebuild its offensive capabilities following the war. ... 

Russia and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) also supported Iranian attacks on US bases during the war. The US State Department sanctioned four entities on May 8, including several Chinese companies, for providing satellite imagery to Iran to support Iranian attacks against US forces in the region during the war.

The sanctioned entities include Earth Eye and Chang Guand Satellite Technology, which are both based in the PRC and supplied Iran with satellite imagery of US and allied military facilities in the region.Western media previously reported that Iran used an Earth Eye TEE-01B reconnaissance satellite that it acquired from the PRC in 2024 to target US military assets and bases across the Middle East during the war.
Russia similarly provided Iran with satellite imagery of US facilities and Shahed drones to support Iranian attacks during the war. ...

The United States continues to target the PRC’s support for the Iranian armed forces. The US Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and companies on May 8, including several entities based in the PRC and Hong Kong, for supporting Iranian efforts to procure weapons components and raw materials used to produce drones and ballistic missiles. ... The PRC previously supported Iranian efforts to rebuild its ballistic missile program after the June 2025 Israel-Iran War by supplying sodium perchlorate, which is a chemical precursor for solid missile propellant, to Iran. ..."

Iran Update Evening Special Report, May 9, 2026

NATO Allies Pledge $60 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine for 2026

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"... Too few countries share too much of the burden, and we have to address this. Supporting Ukraine’s fight is important – as important as ever,” [NATO Secretary General] Rutte said.

The Ramstein meetings have become the primary platform for organizing and sustaining military assistance to Ukraine, bringing together more than 50 countries to align weapons deliveries, training programs, and logistics support.

Prior to Wednesday’s meeting, 

Germany announced a €4 billion ($4.7 billion) defense package that includes hundreds of Patriot missiles, while the

UK announced its largest drone package with over 120,000 drones. ..."

NATO Allies Pledge $60 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine for 2026 "The pledge is in addition to the EU’s €90 billion loan package, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said."

Zelenskyy Visits Poland, Poland-Ukraine Talks Signal Regional Unity & Trouble for Russia

Good news! Bravo! To this day there are about 2 million Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Poland spends about 5% of its GDP on financial, humanitarian, and military aid to Ukraine. Support of the Ukraine has been ongoing since 1991.

Ukrainian nationalists killed up to 100,000 Poles in massacres during World War II (source).

Israel, Ukraine to deepen defense tech cooperation

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"... While Israel has until now refused to provide Ukraine with any arms, Jerusalem has provided a field hospital and other civilian aid to the embattled country.

"We were the first country to open a field hospital in Ukraine. We have sent generators, food, water, and winter equipment. Two weeks ago, I instructed my ministry to provide mobile water purification systems to eastern Ukraine after its water infrastructure was damaged by Russian bombings. This will be implemented shortly,” Sa’ar said during the visit. “We have sent experts to assist with post-traumatic and resilience efforts. We have provided medical treatment to injured Ukrainians in Israel. Israel stands with Ukraine and its people." ...

While regulations have barred Israeli companies from selling their defense products to Ukraine, many prime contractors as well as startups have found ways to bring their solutions to the embattled European nation. ..."

Israel, Ukraine to deepen defense tech cooperation | The Jerusalem Post "Propelled by wartime urgency, both nations have built a formidable defense-tech ecosystem with cutting-edge innovation reaching warfighters on the battlefield in record time."

Australian Abrams battle tanks arrive in Ukraine

More proof that the Russo-Ukrainian War has been World War III for some time (geographically limited mostly to the battleground Ukraine)!

How much longer can Putin the Terrible survive?

"A first tranche of second-hand M1A1 AIM Abrams main battle tanks reached Ukrainian soil last week after being donated by the Australian government. ...

Australia’s Department of Defence then said on July 19, “Ukraine has now taken possession of the majority of these tanks, with delivery of the final tranche to occur in the coming months.” ..."

Australian Abrams battle tanks arrive in Ukraine

Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tanks are ready to be loaded onto a ship in Geelong, Australia, in May 2025, bound for Ukraine.

Heavily armed British Commandos helped generals leave Ukraine finds investigation

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Sweden pledges $1.6 billion in new Ukraine aid, including air defense

Good news! Hopefully, other European countries will step up too!

Make the megalomaniac and war criminal Putin the Terrible regret ever to have invaded Ukraine!

"Sweden announced additional military aid for Ukraine to the tune of 16 billion Swedish kronor ($1.6 billion), in response to a Ukrainian request for capabilities in air defense, artillery, satellite communications and the maritime domain.

The new military aid package, Sweden’s biggest yet, brings support for Ukraine’s defense to 29.5 billion kronor this year, the government said on Monday. The Nordic country said it has provided 80 billion kronor of military aid to Ukraine since 2022. ..."

Sweden pledges $1.6 billion in new Ukraine aid, including air defense

Ukrainian PM Says US Military Aid to Ukraine Continues Despite Contrary Reports

Good news! This may help to deflate the some of the hot air!

Ukrainian PM Says US Military Aid to Ukraine Continues Despite Contrary Reports "Contrary to US and European reports, Ukrainian PM Shmyhal said the country is still receiving US military aid and aims to fully cover its artillery needs with domestic production by the end of 2025."

Trapping Drones: Fishing Nets from Denmark Help Ukraine’s Soldiers Survive

Bravo Danes! Whatever works! 😊 Do we need some AI here to optimize?

It appears these fishing nets are only used passively. I would prefer active use to bring down drones with fishing nets.

"... When asked about the general mood among the Danish people regarding the war in Ukraine, especially now that the US has suspended its military supplies, Futtrup said his entire circle of friends, as well as many Danes, support Ukraine, and many continue to donate.

“In general, Danes are very keen to help Ukraine,” he said. ..."

Trapping Drones: Fishing Nets from Denmark Help Ukraine’s Soldiers Survive "A Danish volunteer has sent 500 tons of fishing nets to Ukraine, turning them into lifesaving shields against drones which Kyiv’s troops are now crucial for survival on the frontlines."

Carl Futtrup the Danish volunteer helping Ukraine.

Going Danish: How a small Nordic country is aiding Ukraine’s defense

Good news! Bravo! The Russo-Ukrainian War is World War III by any other name!

"Denmark is better known for LEGO bricks [, Havarti cheese] and leading in wind energy than for military power ...

the Danes have made a difference in Ukraine by leading an initiative to spend Western military aid on locally produced weapons rather than foreign equipment. That’s helping Ukraine rebuild and grow its battered defense industry by paying for “Made in Ukraine” howitzers, missiles, and long-range strike drones. ...

More than two years into Russia’s invasion, Denmark was the first NATO country to directly buy weapons in Ukraine, ordering 18 locally-made Bohdana howitzers in July last year. Three Nordic countries, the EU and Canada have since joined in, and Zelenskyy has repeatedly praised the initiative, singling out Denmark as one of his country’s most reliable defense partners. ..."

Going Danish: How a small Nordic country is aiding Ukraine’s defense

Sweden to provide Ukraine with $1.2 billion military aid package

Good news! The Russo-Ukrainian War is World War III by any other name!

"Sweden will provide Ukraine with 13.5 billion kronor (US$1.23 billion) in funding and equipment in its biggest military aid package yet, the government said on Thursday.

The Nordic country will double the amount of Stridsbåt 90 combat boats it’s donating from Swedish armed forces stocks to 32 boats, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson said in a post on X. Other equipment will include 1,500 TOW anti-tank missiles and 200 AT4 anti-tank weapons, with total donations from stocks amounting to about $294 million, or around 25% of the aid package. ..."

Sweden to provide Ukraine with $1.2 billion military aid package

Weltweit modernstes Artilleriesystem aus Deutschland für die Ukraine, die Radhaubitze RCH 155

Gute Nachrichten! Warum hat das so lange gedauert!

Wann werden die lethargischen und apathischen Russen sich endlich den größenwahnsinnigen und Kriegsverbrecher Putin den Schrecklichen entledigen!

Wieviele junge Russen müssen noch sterben oder lebenslang schwer verletzt werden für diesen Wahnsinn?

RCH 155 – weltweit modernstes Artilleriesystem aus Deutschland für die Ukraine "Bei der Übergabe der Radhaubitze RCH 155 in Kassel spricht der ukrainische Botschafter von Sicherheitslücken, die wie blutende Wunden seien. Deutschland helfe, diese Lücken zu schliessen. Doch bis die neuen Systeme eingesetzt werden können, wird es dauern."

German Chancellor Scholz Pledges $680 Million in Aid From Germany to Ukraine During surprise Visit to Ukraine

Good news! Bravo!

I am certainly not a big fan of Olaf Scholz, but when it comes to his unwavering and outstanding support for the defense of the Ukraine against the invasion by Putin the Terrible, he is perhaps one of the most convincing Western leaders!

Scholz Pledges $680 Million in Aid From Germany to Ukraine During Visit - The New York Times

Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, left, and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine visited a makeshift memorial in Kyiv on Monday.

Australia is arming Ukraine with almost 50 Abrams tanks, a change in Canberra's plans

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We are in World War III by any other name! How many countries are now involved in the Russo-Ukrainian War?

"Australia is transferring 49 M1A1 tanks to Ukraine, ending months of speculation about when, or if, Canberra would provide armor to Kyiv’s defense. ..."

Aussies arming Ukraine with almost 50 Abrams tanks, a change in Canberra's plans - Breaking Defense "“These tanks will be an essential part of our land defenses, and we have already been operating some of those tanks which we’ve been provided by the Americans in the past, so we already have teams of people who know how to use that equipment," the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia said."

Russia-Ukraine War: Germany's Scholz Announces More Military Aid of abou $1.5 billion As Zelenskiy Visits Berlin

Good news! Bravo Chancellor Scholz!

Russia Ukraine War: Indian Artillery Shells Diverted to Kyiv? with Palki Sharma

Recommendable! World War III anyone? How many countries are directly or indirectly involved in the Russo-Ukrainian war? This is certainly a delicate situation for India as Russia is a main supplier of weapons and fossil energy to India.

Germany Plans Extra €400 Mn Military Aid to Ukraine

Good news! Bravo!

Chancellor Scholz may not go down in history as an overall great German chancellor, but his commitment to provide military aid to the Ukraine is outstanding!

"Germany is planning almost €400 million ($445 million) in extra military aid for Ukraine this year despite a row over budgetary constraints, according to a finance ministry document seen by AFP Thursday. ..."

Germany Plans Extra €400 Mn Military Aid to Ukraine "Berlin has been the second-largest contributor of military aid to Ukraine after Washington and had already earmarked around €7.5 billion for Kyiv in 2024."

Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Panzergeneral Freuding – Ukraine-Offensive auf Russland und Frontverlauf | Bundeswehr

Empfehlenswert! Deutschland ist nach den USA der "grösste Unterstützer" der Ukraine. Bravo! Der General war persönlich bei seinem kürzlichen Besuch der Ukraine sehr beeindruckt vom dem "Lebensmut und unbedingte[n] Freiheitswille[n]" der Ukrainer.

Israel-Iran alliance: Jerusalem's secret arm sales to the Islamic Republic during Iran-Iraq War of 1980

The recent history of the Middle East is complicated and complex!

Was that a smart move along the lines of the enemy of my enemy is my friend or to make the attrition between both countries more grave during this war by helping the possibly weaker side?

Probably it was short-sighted not only in hindsight!

The book author Trita Parsi is the "co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft [an American think tank located in Washington DC], as well as the founder and former president of the National Iranian American Council." (Wikipedia)

"... “Israel viewed its security in the region as being one in which you needed to build alliances with a non-Arab state, in the periphery of the Middle East, in order to balance the immediate neighborhood of Arab states,” said Trita Parsi, founder and former president of the National Iranian American Council and author of Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the United States.  ...

Clandestine Israeli sales of military equipment helped turn the tide of the war and prevent Iran from falling to Saddam’s forces, which was of huge concern to Israel at the time. ...
Israel became one of its primary suppliers of military equipment. This relationship extended beyond mere arms sales: Jerusalem also sent military instructors to Iran and, in return, received vital intelligence that proved instrumental in its own military operations. One notable instance was the Iranian intelligence that aided Israel in executing Operation Opera, the 1981 airstrike that destroyed Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor – a cornerstone of Iraq’s nuclear ambitions. ..."

Israel and Iran: How Jerusalem helped arm Tehran during Iran-Iraq War - The Jerusalem Post Clandestine Israeli sales of military equipment helped turn the tide of the war and prevent Iran from falling to Saddam’s forces.

US Lifts Weapons Ban on Ukraine's Azov Brigade: The Controversy Explained

Recommendable! Was this a case of Russian propaganda warfare?